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Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to Altasciences in its agreement to acquire Sinclair Research.

Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to Brightstar Capital Partners, a private equity firm, in its agreement to acquire Novae Corp, one of the fastest-growing trailer manufacturers in North America, employing more than 1,100 across 15 facilities with an active dealer network of more than 500 partners.

Fredrikson shareholder Lousene M. Hoppe has been selected to the TCB 100 People to Know in 2022 list by Twin Cities Business.

Fredrikson & Byron Recognized with Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2021 Compass Award.

Fredrikson & Byron has been named a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” in 40 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2022.

Fredrikson & Byron announces the addition of six associates to the firm’s Minneapolis office.

Fredrikson attorneys Terrence J. Fleming and Todd A. Wind were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Business Litigation.

The North Dakota Petroleum Council recently elected Fredrikson shareholder Lawrence Bender to serve a two-year term as the new chair of its board of directors.

Fredrikson attorney Zachary S. Pratt was recently elected to serve on the First Tee of Central Iowa Board of directors, effective immediately.

Attorney Tess L. Pocock has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Energy, Renewable Energy and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups.

Fredrikson shareholder and president John M. Koneck has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s most powerful business leaders in the 2021 edition of the Minnesota 500.

Fredrikson & Byron acted as legal counsel to Central Farm Service in helping CFS secure an exclusive agreement with Greenfield Global to supply corn for Greenfield’s newly acquired ethanol plant in Winnebago, Minnesota.

Thomas C. Snook, Brendan Mochoruk and  Zachary M. Sheahan have joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Fredrikson has achieved Mansfield Certification and Certification Plus status from Diversity Lab for demonstrating a commitment to boosting representation of diverse lawyers in law firm leadership.

Fredrikson attorney Loan T. Huynh has been awarded the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Award by Minnesota Lawyer magazine.

Fredrikson has elected 14 new shareholders: Nancy S. Anton, Kyle A. Barlow, Daniel P. Deveny, Tyler J. Gludt, Justin G. Hughes, Bryan J. Morben, Mark D. Salsbury, Levi J. Smith, Matthew L. Stortz, Asmah Tareen, Courtney A. H. Thompson, Ashley R. Thronson, Marcus J. Tibesar and Brandon R. Underwood.

110 Fredrikson & Byron attorneys were named by Best Lawyers in its 2022 ranking reports.

Fredrikson & Byron is once again pleased to sponsor Fashion Week Minnesota #FWMN. This multi-day event showcases the incredible talent in Minnesota’s fashion and design community.

Fredrikson has been named law firm category winner of the Best of Business 2021 Readers’ Choice Award by Twin Cities Business (TCB).

Fredrikson shareholders Ann Dunn Wessberg and Lora Friedemann were recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) in its 2021 Global Leaders list.

Fredrikson & Byron announces the addition of three attorneys in the firm’s Des Moines office, including shareholder, Krystle Campa, senior associate, Alex Kron, and associate, Natalie Williams, who join Fredrikson’s Energy Group.

Fredrikson & Byron’s Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021 edition.

Super Lawyers recognized 28 Fredrikson attorneys as 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 16 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Attorney Jonathan B. Vessey has joined Fredrikson & Byron as a shareholder in the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. Vessey represents clients in private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance.

Fredrikson & Byron attorneys Grant D. Fairbairn, Lora Friedemann, Thomas R. Hipkins, Ann M. Ladd, Kurt J. Niederluecke, Charles D. Segelbaum and David C. West are featured in the 2021 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

Fredrikson & Byron attorneys Kristy Dahl Rogers, Bret A. Dublinske, Bridget R. Penick, Emily S. Pontius, Brandon R. Underwood and J. Marc Ward have been appointed to positions within ISBA for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Four Fredrikson attorneys were featured in Minnesota Lawyer's POWER 30 in Construction and Real Estate Law.

Attorney Robert Day has rejoined Fredrikson & Byron as an officer in the Patents, Intellectual Property,  and Intellectual Property Litigation Groups.

Attorney Benjamin D. Sharp has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Fredrikson shareholder R. Scott Johnson was recently elected to serve a two-year term on the board of directors for BioConnect Iowa, Iowa’s leading resource for bioscience innovators and entrepreneurs.

Attorney Alethea M. Huyser has been elected to serve as Secretary Treasurer of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section for the 2021-2022 bar year.

Fredrikson & Byron acted as legal counsel to Icario in its sale to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners and in its acquisition of ChipRewards.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Lousene M. Hoppe has started her tenure as president of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Board of Directors. Hoppe will serve a two-year term ending in June 2023.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Bridget R. Penick has been invited to fellowship in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, a private association of preeminent trial lawyers.

The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 74 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers for providing more than 50 hours of pro bono service in 2020.